Aziz Huq discusses the different types of executive privilege in use today. Specifically, "presidential communications privilege," the "deliberative process privilege," attorney-client privilege, and claims of secrecy on grounds of national security are considered.

This report aims to advance this debate and, along the way, to identify areas in need of congressional action by exploring the central question at stake: How should we reconcile the competing demands of secrecy, fairness, and accurate decision-making in terrorism trials surrounding habeas corpus?